# 2000 FORD EXPLORER — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `569508` · 2006-01-17 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 99,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
ENGINE THROTTLE DOES NOT RELEASE. APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE KEEPS GOING. I HAD TO TURN OFF ENGINE, LOST STEERING.  THE FIRST TIME WAS IN APRIL 05.   THERE WAS A CRASH AT THIS TIME.  THE SECOND TIME WAS TODAY AND I WAS SURE IT WAS THE CAR THIS TIME.    *JB
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